42nd annual Apple Festival goes virtual this weekend

RUTHVEN — Once again, due to continued safety concerns with COVID-19, the 2021 Ruthven Apple Festival will be presented again in a virtual format scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, September 25-26.

All the proceeds raised through this format will continue to go towards purchasing or maintaining accessible vehicles to help people with intellectual disabilities more fully participate in the community.

“We are very excited to be able to celebrate our annual event and continue to provide fans of the festival with many of its popular elements”, states Tony DeSantis, Manager of Community Relations with Community Living Essex County.

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The 2021 virtual Ruthven Apple Festival will again appeal and reach out to all age groups. Events will include pre-recorded and live-streamed events like the annual Apple Peeling contest to be held on Friday night at 7pm, entertainment, a virtual classic car show, and a cooking class. As well, a variety of pies will be available to purchase online.

“We have aimed to try and recreate the popular festival experience with virtual vendors and entertainment,” states De- Santis.

Visit the event online at: https://communitylivingessex.org/events/ruthven-apple-festival/

The annual Ruthven Apple Festival attracts thousands to Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens every fall and in its 41 year history has raised well over one million dollars in support of Community Living Essex County.

Look for more details and announcements on social media regarding the 2021 Virtual Ruthven Apple Festival on September 25-26.